A significant warming event in British Columbia weakens snowpack, increasing avalanche risk.
A significant warming event is expected in British Columbia, weakening the snowpack and causing widespread natural avalanches. Avalanche Canada advises avoiding avalanche terrain, including valley bottoms, due to the weak snowpack and potential for large avalanches in the coming days. Five people have died from avalanches in British Columbia this year, which is below the yearly average.
March 13, 2024
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